Fine Oriental Rugs
X03.9555
/ $360
FALL 2009
Continuing Education:
Arts Programs
In this overview course, explore the historic and geographic development of Oriental rugs and carpets. Learn how to identify antique rugs made by various tribes, villages, towns, and districts throughout India, Turkey, Europe, China, Persia, Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and Turkestan. We discuss methods of dating, inspection for alteration and repairs, and restoration and conservation of these valuable works of art. Various examples are used in class to demonstrate how appraisals are made.
Counts as a five-session appraisal studies elective.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Art Appraisal
